This is not a book of typical Advent reflections on gentleness, serenity, and starry nights but a book that reflects the nitty-gritty of trying to live authentically in a world that is ordered to contradict the message of God-with-us, of God’s hands-on love and involvement in our lives. Each pithy reflection reminds us why humanity needed and still needs Christmas.One unique aspect of the book is that Christmas Day is not the end of its reflections. Each of the Twelve Days of Christmas all...

As Christians, we are often told that Lent is a time when we must sacrifice in order be worthy of God. But as Mark-David Janus, CSP, reminds us, it is important to reflect instead on what God wants most—Mercy. “Lent is where we come face to face with mercy, our need for mercy, the experience of God’s generous mercy, the challenge to be merciful to others, and perhaps hardest of all, be merciful to ourselves. It is through mercy we come to the knowledge of God.” In this spiritual journey th...

Reflections on different facets of vocation, offered in the hope that they may provide some light as you reflect on your life and find your calling.

In this edition of Advent and Christmas Wisdom, each day's reflection includes a selection from one of Chesterton's finest works, a suitable bible verse, an appropriate prayer and an action-oriented exercise. Readers will find the format stays the same, but this addition to our bestselling series is truly a refreshing, prayerful preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas.

THE Bible teaches spiritual Truth in many different ways. It gives direct teaching about God, as clear and precise as any book on philosophy that ever was written. It expounds the Great Message indirectly through historical narrative and by means of biographical studies, for the Bible includes the most wonderful and interesting set of human biographies that ever was written. It contains an unmatched collection of essays and treatises on the nature of God, and the nature of man, the powers ...

The second in a series of short devotional books dedicated to an important Biblical concept from Christian author K. S. Leuty. Forgiveness is the key to eliminating the guilt and bitterness that can can burden the human spirit. This quick and easy study discusses how to obtain and grant forgiveness by showing what the Bible actually says about it.

"Christmas Prayers" is a gift to nourish the Christmas child within each reader. It offers restoration of the wonder of Christ's Nativity. And it is presented with the author's prayer that the Presence of Christ might remain in the reader's heart long after the decorations and holiday festivities are packed away.

The God you serve is a great deliverer and liberator of captives. Every power submits to Him. He wants the best for you, and wants you to be free to enjoy the fullness of His grace. Jesus went to the Cross to release you from captivity. You must not be bound again. Jesus paid the price.The Bible declares in 1 John 3:8b: For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.In this 3 days of prophetic prayer for deliverance from Captivi...

The Bible is surprisingly candid about the difficult moments of life. While well-meaning friends and self-help books often offer pat answers, God knows that things get complicated and messy, and that there are times where even he doesn’t seem to make sense. This is particularly the case when we grieve over the death of a loved one.At these times of loss, even those with the strongest of faiths ask legitimate questions and struggle with hurt and doubt. God can seem strangely distant...

1 Corinthians 16:14 says to do everything with love. This book uses love to delicately approach the subjects that are most often avoided in everyday conversation. We Overcome All Things is a great book for the individual seeking healing and restoration, the counselor or group facilitator to invoke conversation, and as a companion to the Bible in life recovery programs. Healing is within our grasps, and we overcome our hang-ups as Jesus overcame the world.

This Book Takes The Mystery Out of Winning! Recognize and Implement 4 Critical Steps To Living A Winning Life / The Heart of A Champion / The Mind of A Winner / The Spirit of A Conqueror. You have the power to change!

The Bible is an unusual book in so many ways.The Scriptures have sometimes been described as an instruction book for life, and they do indeed provide important wisdom and guidance from our Creator about the best way to live fulfilling and happy lives. But while most instructions booklets and self-help guides presume quite a bit from those who read them, the Bible speaks to us exactly where we are, with a striking realism about how difficult life so often is.It speaks to the ...